Hardware choices for medium data input/ML
Hi, Newbie here. Deploying for Hobbyist / DIY tinker
Training and Using Practical Voice and Video for ID entry
First I was lead to Edge Impulse from Drone Workshops video on using the ESP32 for object detection with FOMO. I’ve watched some videos on FOMO and realised that this model may not be the best for personalising an ID (correct me here)
The main limitation is the Hardware, and while I love the idea of my little esp32-c3-mini’s are mini-computers, it’s not enough for the data resolution I think I might require, in-fact no esp32 probably is.
If there is a way to join multiple micro-controllers together to get better performance, this might be an option, but must likely complicated.
I had looked at some of the ARM processors (individually and packaged) and those that are now dedicated to ML (Cortex-55 series). (Hard to find an exact cost)
I also looked at the Pi4 as this is the flag ship of Arduino. ($170 AUD)
Hey, I’m paying for Mini-computer prices, why not go to either an mATX or Laptop or Cube PC? (iTX is a little overpriced for a hobbyist).
Surely there is enough processing power to run the resolution needed for Both Visual and Audio with some type of Mini system.
The application would be this: I walk to the Camera, and it should recognise (me), release a latch ( Star Trek doors here we come) OR I could say a keywords and have the same result, just in-case I’m busy looking elsewhere), something like Revelo
Am I over thinking this? Have I mentally spend money on stuff I don’t need? YES
Context/Use case: Running necessary hardware to do ID (Face and Voice) for a Garage system security
Thanks for the Replies.